The purpose of this project is to determine possible relationships between different family lines worldwide. With the use of Y-DNA tests we hope to discover which families have a common ancestor. This includes, but is not limited to the lines listed in this project. The project was established to create a growing database of Y-DNA profiles of male descendants to aid in genealogical research. Y-DNA analysis can assist in supporting or refuting the premise that two or more participants descend from a common ancestor. We wish: 1. To determine possibly relationships with others of the same surname, variant surname, or entirely different surname within the United States or beyond. 2. To determine descendants of early MISNER/MISENER/etc. immigrants to America. 3. To assist those not sure of their lineage to determine which of these broad groups they might fit into based upon DNA results. 4. To compare and share data and historical family information that may help others connect to their common ancestor.

Luke Misner, b. before 1750 ?NJ. Parents: Unknown but speculation that Luke was related to Richard & Elizabeth Misner in some way. Sp: Abigail DICKERSON, b. bet 1751-1753 ?PA ?NJ. Taxed 1774 at Newton Twp, Sussex Co, NJ; 1780 2nd LT in Capt LONGSTREET’s 2nd Sussex Co, NJ Militia; 1790 res Allen Twp, Northampton Co, PA (with wife, 5 sons under 16, 1 dau); 1794 taxed for 400 acres at Luzerne Co, PA; early 1800s possibly res Wood Co, VA (WV). Ch: William [1771], Absalom [1773/4], Zebulon [1777], Aaron [c1779], Ann/Anna [1781], Richard [c1783], Charles D.[c1786], Fannie [c1791], Elizabeth Penwell [1793].
(Information from Connie Duke) Researcher:
Audrey (Shields) Hancock